Week 8 – Discussion(2) Interactive Visualization

(2) Find 3 interactive visualizations

– “This defines the state of the art. It set a new standard for storytelling.”

– “This story sparks a lot of discussion about alternative forms of storytelling. Everyone was talking about it when it came out. It’s amazing the impact it had on on other newsrooms, even for non-visual journalists.”

– “There is nothing else out there about this service. This project considered the data in a way that hasn’t been done before.”

– “The database is very accessible and valuable in itself. The project also included a list of of news reports that arose as a result of the project, making it very powerful when considering the kind of impact that can come out of this kind of reporting.”

– “This story showed a great depth of original reporting. The quadratic analysis that broke it down into equal squares is the perfect way to approach data that involves continuous space.”

– “The use of proper GIS technique separates it from other crime sites, making it the best tool of its kind.”

– “The straightforward language was neutral and easy for people to digest. It was really well organized.” – “It is perfect in terms of having a strong hierarchy and guiding you through the story and showing you what’s important.”